Location
Hicks Lodge, Leicestershire (LE65 2UP) with travel across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire as required.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£30,105 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests and creating amazing places and experiences for everyone. As an Active Forest Coordinator based mainly at Hicks Lodge, you will deliver the Feel Good in the Forest programme, focusing on physical activity, health, and wellbeing experiences for new and returning visitors. This role involves curating a diverse programme including socially prescribed yoga sessions, mindful walks, physical activity sessions, and events suitable for people with mild-to-moderate health conditions. You will work closely with local communities, partners, volunteers, and instructors to promote wellbeing and foster meaningful connections to nature. Additionally, you will provide site support and cover as part of the Hicks Lodge Forest Centre team, including weekends.

Benefits
Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Access to the STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on supermarket shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and more. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are included. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through continual professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Experience working with community groups, volunteers, or in delivering physical activity or wellbeing programmes is desirable. Ability to engage diverse audiences and coordinate activities is essential.

About you
You are enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about promoting health and wellbeing through nature. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working collaboratively with partners and communities, and are comfortable providing site support including weekends. You demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality services and fostering inclusive environments.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in health, wellbeing, physical activity, community engagement, or environmental education are advantageous. You must have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English as required by the role.